April 11, 2005—The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently approved the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator’s (Midwest ISO, or MISO) readiness to launch its wholesale power market. FERC concluded that the regional transmission organization was prepared to assure continued power grid reliability and continuity of operations and systems.
This step paves the way for increased system reliability and competition in the 15-state region that extends from eastern Montana through the upper Midwest and south to parts of Kentucky and Missouri. The area, which also includes the Canadian province of Manitoba, includes more than 100,000 miles of high voltage transmission lines. For more information, visit the MISO Web site.
